THE SECRET RIVER

Drama
Australia, 2015, 2×80 min

Directed by: Daina Reid
Screenplay: Jan Sardi & Mac Gudgeon
Cast: Oliver Jackson – Cohen,  Sarah Snook, Lachy Hulme, Tim Minchin, Trevor Jamieson

A drama based on the early 19th century British colonization of New South Wales. Former convict Will Thornhill settles near the Hawkesbury River, where his family tries to build a safe new home. The mysterious landscape that seemingly appears untouched for thousands of years, however, belongs to someone else … Despair, fear, ambition and love for his dearest lead to him being caught up in a bloody crime. It’s a two-part television film adapted from the novel by highly acclaimed bestseller Kate Grenville.

Festivals and Awards:
Sydney Film Festival (2015)
Screen Music Awards (2015) Best music in a TV miniseries
Nomination for the Australian Screen Sound Guild Award (2015)
AACTA Award (2016) for TV production Design
7 Nominations for The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards (2016)
Logie Awards(2016) Best TV miniseries and Most outstanding supporting role